Space

Front

What direction do all of the planets go around the sun?

Back

Counter-clockwise.

Front

What happens when a supernova of a nearby star occurs?

Back

Shock waves hit the nebula causing it to collapse.

Front

What force keeps the arms of the Milky Way spinning around its center?

Back

Gravity.

Front

Which planet is the closest planet to the sun?

Back

Mercury.

Front

What is the Big Bang Theory?

Back

The most widely accepted theory about the origin of the universe.

Front

What is a nebula?

Back

A giant cloud of dust and gas in space, often the birthplace of stars.

Front

What is a black hole?

Back

A region in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it.

Front

What is the difference between a planet and a star?

Back

A planet orbits a star and does not produce its own light, while a star generates light and heat through nuclear fusion.

Front

What is the Milky Way?

Back

The galaxy that contains our solar system, consisting of billions of stars.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

A force that attracts two bodies towards each other, proportional to their masses.